How to say "I want to check in" in Chinese

我想办理入住。

wǒ xiǎng bànlǐ rùzhù

I want to check in

Grammar and structure

This phrase uses 我想 (wǒ xiǎng, I want to) followed by 办理入住 (bànlǐ rùzhù, to check in). 办理 means to handle or process, and 入住 means to stay in (a hotel). Together they form the standard expression for hotel check-in.

When to use it

Use this at a hotel reception to request check-in. It's polite and formal enough for any hotel. A shorter alternative is 我想入住 (wǒ xiǎng rùzhù), which is also correct but less formal. Avoid saying 我要入住 (wǒ yào rùzhù) as it sounds more demanding; 想 is softer and more polite.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “I want to check in” in Chinese?

“I want to check in” in Chinese is 我想办理入住。 (wǒ xiǎng bànlǐ rùzhù).

How do you pronounce 我想办理入住。?

我想办理入住。 is pronounced wǒ xiǎng bànlǐ rùzhù.

More phrases for this situation

Tomyo

Learn Chinese with spaced repetition

Remember 我想办理入住。 and hundreds of other phrases with smart reviews, audio and examples.

Download the app